potassium sorbate

 

what is it?

Potassium sorbate is a natural preservative. It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.

what does it do?

Potassium sorbate is a naturally occurring anti-microbial ingredient it is used in cosmetic formulas along side other preservatives to function as an alternative to parabens in some of BRAHSTON products.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

    2

    According to EWG, potassium sorbate is rated as a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary